Can a person give zakah to his teacher (Ustad)? An earlier reply would be much appreciated.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
(Fatwa: 967/994/L=09/1437)
If the teacher is poor and eligible for receiving zakah then a student may give zakah to his teacher. However, it is better that instead of giving zakah amount to a teacher he supports him by other ways.
Allah knows Best!
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband